Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design is an important activity in both the
electronics as well as the semiconductor industry. In electronics, the
PCB is the main component providing the interconnect between the
components for most electronic systems. In the semiconductor industry,
the PCB is used in conjunction with automatic test equipment, evaluation
modules, and reference circuit designs. Each application requires
skills and insight to create successful board design that will work
robustly in the intended applications. We cover the important aspects
of board design as well as important items to remember during the
process in order to have the best chance of success with the design.